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Mark Driscoll (12 Posts)
Mark is the founder of Mars Hill Church (1996), the Paradox Theater, the Acts 29 Network, and the Resurgence Missional Theology Cooperative. Most enjoyably, Mark is the father of three sons and two daughters.
Jan 22, 2010 Authored by Mark Driscoll
One thing we have never done at Mars Hill Church is take a special offering. However, that will change this Sunday when we take a second offering for the mission of Churches Helping Churches in Haiti.
Many pastors have been contacting us, saying that they too want to take a special offering this Sunday. We rejoice in your willingness to help those who are suffering so greatly. I would like to specifically invite my brothers in Acts 29 and our pastor friends at The Resurgence to do the same Read More
Oct 21, 2009 Authored by Mark Driscoll
Churches go through critical seasons of their life that largely determine both their longevity and health. Seeing, accepting, and navigating these seasons is incredibly important for the ongoing forward progress of the gospel.
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Oct 12, 2009 Authored by Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll wrote a helpful article to help church planters in their search and selection of a facility for meeting together. Here is the final installment for the 4-part series. Read More
Oct 10, 2009 Authored by Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll wrote a helpful article to help church planters in their search and selection of a facility for meeting together. Here, read about #11-17 of 23 factors - and what you need to consider before making a decision on a facility. Part 3 of a 4-part series. We hope those of you in the building-hunting phase find some practical help here. Read More
Oct 8, 2009 Authored by Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll wrote a helpful article to help church planters in their search and selection of a facility for meeting together. Here, read #6-10 of 23 factors - and what you need to consider before making a decision on a facility. This is Part 2 of a series of posts. We hope those of you in the building-hunting phase find some practical help here. Read More
Oct 7, 2009 Authored by Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll wrote a helpful article to help church planters in their search and selection of a facility for meeting together. Here, read about #1-5 of 23 factors you need to consider before making a decision on a facility. Part 1 in a series. We hope those of you in the building-hunting phase find some practical help here. Read More
Mar 16, 2009 Authored by Mark Driscoll
According to Time Magazine 'New Calvinism' is the third biggest idea that is changing the world right now. Here are some thoughts on new versus old Calvinism. Read More
Feb 18, 2009 Authored by Mark Driscoll
In the past decade I have preached through fifteen books of the Bible and have covered scores of topical issues at Mars Hill Church. In addition, I have preached at well over one hundred conferences around the U.S. and world. For many just starting to listen online, trying to keep up with that amount of content is like drinking from a fire hose... Read More
Feb 12, 2009 Authored by Mark Driscoll
On March 9–10, 2009, we will be gathering in Seattle for a boot camp with the Acts 29 Church Planting Network and the World Church Planting Summit. Anyone interested in being an Acts 29 church planter and/or Mars Hill campus pastor needs to join us. Read More
Feb 11, 2009 Authored by Mark Driscoll
I am encouraging you to come to Seattle for a great experience at our boot camp March 9-10. In addition, we have some free bonus tracks on Sunday afternoon and Monday evening. Jesus is doing great things through Acts 29. Sign up today. Read More
Dec 9, 2008 Authored by Mark Driscoll
Church planters are some of God’s most amazing servants. They are, generally speaking, young men who love Jesus, love their wives and children, love the church, and love lost people. With their wives and children they step out in faith to plant a church that shares the love and truth of Jesus with lost people. Their family does so at great cost to their finances and health. Read More
Dec 3, 2008 Authored by Mark Driscoll
The local church is a community of regenerated believers who confess Jesus Christ as Lord. In obedience to scripture, they organize under qualified leadership, gather regularly for preaching and worship, observe the biblical sacraments of baptism and communion, are unified by the Spirit, are disciplined for holiness, scattered to fulfill the Great Commandment and the Great Commission as missionaries to the world for God's glory and their joy. Read More